I Was Bono's Doppelganger - Softcover

McCormick, Neil

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806 ratings by Goodreads

9780718146320: I Was Bono's Doppelganger

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0718146328 ISBN 13: 9780718146320

Publisher: Michael Joseph, 2004

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Killing Bono Blending a tale of obsession with a uniquely intimate portrait of rock band U2 and its charismatic frontman, this lyrical book takes a new and darkly humorous riff on the rock memoir. Full description

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Review:

"Honest and hilarious" -- Daily Telegraph

"The best book I have ever read about trying to make it in the music business" -- Sir Elton John

"This hilarious read about living in someone else’s shadow will have you in hysterics." -- OK Magazine

A great cautionary tale for all those who aspire to celebrity. -- Daily Mail

This hilarious read about living in someone else's shadow will have you in hysterics. -- OK! Magazine

This poignant, honest, conversational book is a must-read for anyone, and especially U2 fans. -- @U2

Synopsis:

The phone rings: 'Neil, it's Bono, I've just recorded a duet with Frank Sinatra!' 'Aaarrrgghh! Leave me alone. You're living the life I wanted' It's every boy's dream: to be a Rock God. Most of us leave the dream behind when reality bites, but that's not so easy when your mate's the lead singer in the biggest band in the world. Neil McCormick and Bono first met at school. Their continued friendship only highlights Neil's failure to live the dream. Self-deprecating, charming and very, very funny, this is a memoir for anyone who's ever gurned in front of the mirror as they hit the high notes on their air guitar ...

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